Purchasing Manager

About the role

DineAmic Hospitality is seeking a Purchasing Manager to manage all purchasing and select office management functions for an upcoming, multi-entity hospitality venue. This role will be the sole on-site purchaser and a key operational presence, responsible for opening the venue each day, liaising with vendors, and ensuring the facility is prepared for daily service across multiple concepts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site purchaser for all food and non-food items across a multi-entity venue
• Source, order, and manage inventory of food, smallwares, paper goods, and operational supplies
• Track inventory levels, usage trends, and reordering needs to prevent shortages or overstock
• Maintain and upload purchasing records, invoices, and inventory spreadsheets
• Collaborate with finance on budgeting, invoice reconciliation, cost controls, and reporting
• Liaise directly with vendors to coordinate deliveries, pricing, and service agreements
• Receive, inspect, and reconcile deliveries for accuracy and quality
• Act as the primary on-site contact for vendors, deliveries, and service providers
• Troubleshoot vendor, delivery, and supply chain issues
• Open the venue daily and serve as the first on-site operational presence
• Ensure the facility is prepared for daily service across multiple concepts
• Plan daily priorities and purchasing schedules to support uninterrupted operations
• Work closely with culinary and operations teams to anticipate needs and support service readiness
• Support venue openings, transitions, and special projects by sourcing required materials
• Partner with culinary leadership, operations, and finance to support smooth day-to-day operations
• Perform additional operational and administrative duties as needed

Requirements

• Minimum two years of purchasing, inventory, or back-of-house restaurant experience
• Previous experience as a kitchen manager, AM manager, or similar BOH leadership role strongly preferred
• Experience supporting multi-unit or multi-concept operations preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with Restaurant 365, Toast, and Excel

Skills

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Integrity
• Leadership Presence
• Professionalism
• Self-Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Technical Proficiency with purchasing and inventory systems

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position works on-site in a restaurant, storage, and office environment
• Early morning schedule required; ability to open the venue daily
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and materials up to 50 pounds
• Regular use of computers, phones, and inventory systems
• Ability to read invoices, enter data, and communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via email
• Exposure to typical back-of-house restaurant environments, including deliveries and storage areas

Benefits

• BCBS Medical
• BCBS Dental
• EyeMed Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company-paid Short-term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• 401K + Match